This memorial website was created in the memory of Stephen W. Lagakos who was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on June 18, 1946 and passed away on October 12, 2009 . We will remember him forever.

Tributes and Condolences

Rat vomit / Louise Ryan (colleague, friend, student )
I have so many great memories of Steve. Among the most heart warming and hilarious are the trips that he and Tom Louis and I used to take years and years ago down to a pharmaceutical company in New York to give a shortcourse on toxicology (thes...
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Favorite Memory of Steve / Roland Bassett (former colleague )
My favorite memory of Steve is when at ACTG group meetings he would organize poker tournaments which he called "advanced probability seminars". We would play into the late night and Steve would play right along with us young pups.Continue >>

I just learned it today / Sergio Saldivar (Student)
I am deeply saddened to learn about the death of Steve who was my mentor at HSPH a few years back. I will always remember him as a thoughtful dedicated teacher and his memory will continue to inspire me for the years to come. Rest in peace.

Deepest, deepest sympathy / Marion Kamilatos (friend)
We are deeply saddened by the news of this tragedy. All our sympathy to Steve's sister Pat and family. The Kamilatos family.

Sympathies from Canada / Lagakos Family
I was in contact with Stephen many years ago in an effort to see if our familes were related. Unfortunately the outcome remains unknown.

On behalf of the Lagakos family in Canada (Toronto ON) I would like to express my deepest sympathies ...
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